The Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education for Patients With Mild to Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of Pain Neuroscience Education applied in the treatment of mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The main question it aims to answer is: Does PNE have a therapeutic effect on carpal tunnel syndrome in clinical and ultrasonographic terms? Researchers will compare whether PNE creates a synergistic effect alongside home based exercise programs and splint application in mild to moderate CTS, and will objectively demonstrate potential benefits such as relief from pain and numbness.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Being 18 years of age or older
• Having a diagnosis of mild or moderate CTS confirmed by ENMG
• Having complaints of pain and numbness in the first three fingers of the hand for at least 3 months
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Karaman Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Karaman
Contact Information
Primary
Mahmut Talha Susam, MD.
mahmuttalhasusam@kmu.edu.tr
5458445753
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-29
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08-17
Participants
Target number of participants: 48
Treatments
Active_comparator: Group 1 (home based exercise program)
Group 1 will receive training on median nerve gliding exercises and self-stretching exercises for the carpal ligament. Patients will be asked to perform 3 sets of median nerve gliding exercises, each consisting of 10 repetitions, and self-stretching exercises for the carpal ligament 3 times a day for 30 seconds as part of home program.
Experimental: Group 2 (home based exercise program and pain neuroscience education)
Group 2 will receive exercise and pain neuroscience education. The exercise will be taught as a home program, similar to the other group. Pain neuroscience training will be provided twice a week for a total of 6 sessions by a trained physical therapist.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Leads: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University